Deserted…

2020-03-24   |   Uncategorized

Areas of the Colombo and the Gampaha districts were seen deserted during curfew hours. ...

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311 leave for homes after completing 14-day quarantine

2020-03-24   |   Uncategorized

A group of 311 persons arrived in Sri Lanka from COVID-19 hit countries left for their homes after undergoing the 14-day quarantine period, the Army s...

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All countries need to work together to protect people, limit economic damage: IMF

2020-03-24   |   Uncategorized

The human costs of the Coronavirus pandemic are already immeasurable and all countries need to work together to protect people and limit the economic ...

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Enough stock of fuel in storage - CPC

2020-03-23   |   Uncategorized

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today assured that the fuel supply is being done without any hindrance or shortage as an essential service.CPC Chai...

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Kumar Sangakkara in self-quarantine after Colombo return

2020-03-23   |   Uncategorized

Sangakkara is currently in self-quarantine at his home in Colombo, after he returned home from a visit to the United Kingdom. This is as per the Sri L...

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Grace period to pay electricity bills- ministry

2020-03-22   |   Uncategorized

A grace period has been announced until March 31 to pay the electricity bills, the ministry of Power and Energy said. The consumers will not face disc...

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UNP urges govt. to compensate the severely affected by COVID-19

2020-03-21   |   Uncategorized

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday urged the government to grant a dole to those who are engaged in daily odd jobs as they are the ones who are...

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China to donate more masks

2020-03-21   |   Uncategorized

Ambassador Hu Wei met Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi and pledged to donate another 100k Masks(incl. 10k N95) and 20k Test Kits to Sri Lanka sh...

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Fraternity and hypocrisy!

2020-03-21   |   Uncategorized

There is a political duo in an area known for the presence of wild donkeys, who are seen campaigning together these days calling themselves, ‘aiya-m...

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Groomed for the old game!

2020-03-21   |   Uncategorized

The talking point among people in a certain district these days is said to be about a daughter of a former purohita who had amassed wealth exploiting ...

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Money offered to attract candidates!

2020-03-21   |   Uncategorized

A roly-poly political high-up from an area South of Gin Ganga is said to be offering Rs. 2.5 million each to popular local politicos willing to run as...

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CAA closes all entry points till March 25

2020-03-19   |   Uncategorized

“All international airports in the country will be closed for passenger arrivals from 0400 today to midnight 2359, March 25,” the Civil Aviation A...

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His foray into politics blocked!

2020-03-19   |   Uncategorized

A rumour that went viral recently said that a young offspring of a top political family currently attached to a security service is planning to enter ...

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He got a cold reception!

2020-03-19   |   Uncategorized

The inauguration of the new alliance, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led by Sajith was held at Nelum Pokuna the other day. ll Opposition party leade...

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A coupon for a free drink!

2020-03-19   |   Uncategorized

As the election fever heightens, Manapa Pore, the scramble for the preference vote too has reached a new high, they say.  All prospective candidates,...

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Fighting the spread of COVID-19

2020-03-18   |   Uncategorized

Commuters at Fort Railway Station, Colombo are seen wearing face masks as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It was also seen ...

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No need for total lock-down: Prez

2020-03-18   |   Uncategorized

As a country which did not go through a lock-down even during the 30-year war, there is no need to go for a lock-down in the face of the COVID-19 pand...

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Fumigating buses

2020-03-17   |   Uncategorized

Health officers fumigating buses at the Central Bus stand Pettah yesterday as per the decision taken by the government to prevent the spread of COVID ...

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Taking precautionary measures

2020-03-17   |   Uncategorized

Several State and privates institutes and centres in the Colombo City seen taking precautionary measures to avoid the spread of Covid-19. The picture ...

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Kitchen & Bedroom celebrates 2 years of successful craftsmanship

2020-03-17   |   Uncategorized

Ajith Nivard Cabraal, former Governor of Central Bank and current Senior Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister participating as chief guest to mark t...

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A day that united the nation 24 years ago

2020-03-17   |   Uncategorized

A  ball guided to the third man boundary, a captain’s arms raised, a World Cup trophy lifted high. On March 17, 24 years ago, Arjuna Ranat...

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Number of COVID -19 infected persons increase to 18

2020-03-16   |   Uncategorized

Another seven Sri Lankan returnees from Italy had been identified positive for COVID-19 while bringing the total number of infected confirmed cases in...

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Navy rehearses to fight COVID-19

2020-03-16   |   Uncategorized

In preparation to prevent coronavirus  (COVID-19) entering the country from ships at ports, Sri Lanka Navy conducted a drill at the Colombo port ...

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Let’s unite to overcome COVID-19

2020-03-16   |   Uncategorized

Everyone should come together as a nation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said over the weekend.&nbs...

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Economist urges need for credible fiscal roadmap

2020-03-16   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka would need to demonstrate the return to a credible fiscal path, a transition the country would have to make before the next debt repayment t...

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